Step into the "old house in Paris that was covered in vines" and rediscover the world of Madeline through the lens of mid-century high society and professional artistry. This journey is designed for families who want to experience the sophisticated Paris that Ludwig Bemelmans lived in—a world of grand architecture, disciplined symmetry, and bold creative expression. Each day is structured around a "Master’s Workshop," where your family moves from being observers to creators. You won't just see the "two straight lines"; you will learn the technical "Bold Line" gouache technique from a professional illustrator, blend your own Parisian scent in a private laboratory, and custom-trim couture yellow straw hats with a master milliner. This is an intentional, elevated dive into the artistic soul of France, where every activity is a high-value, bookable masterpiece.

Morning: Private executive transfer to a luxury suite at Le Meurice or Hôtel Plaza Athénée.

Afternoon (The Tone-Setter): The "Yellow Hat" Millinery Session. A couture milliner visits your suite for a private workshop. Families select from high-quality straw forms and custom-trim their own iconic yellow hats with French silk ribbons—yours to wear for the rest of the journey.

Evening: Private reception at a venue featuring Bemelmans-style murals, with a talk on the artist’s transition from hotelier to world-renowned illustrator.

Spend the morning in a private Montmartre Atelier. A professional Parisian illustrator teaches your family the technical gouache-and-ink layering that defines the Madeline series. Each member creates a 'Madeline-style' self-portrait.

A curated walk of the Place Vendôme and the Tuileries, focusing on the mathematical symmetry and 'straight lines' of Parisian urban planning.

Dinner at a historic brasserie with a private accordionist.

A private session at the world’s premier culinary school. Families bake 'Twelve Little Girls' ginger snaps and traditional chocolate éclairs, learning the discipline of the French kitchen.

A private tour of the 'Stunning Opera House,' focusing on the costumes, the velvet, and the grand staircase featured in the books.

A casual, elegant picnic in the Luxembourg Gardens with a private puppet show.

A private, expert-led exploration of the Hôtel des Invalides. Focus on the 1930s-40s era of the books, discussing the 'two straight lines' of the boarding school culture within these historic military walls.

At a private lab like Le Studio des Parfums, families blend their own 'Parisian Spring' scent to bottle and take home.

Dinner at a 'hidden' local bistro frequented by the Parisian creative elite.

Private transfer to Versailles.

A private, fully-supplied oil painting session. Capture the 'house covered in vines' aesthetic in the most beautiful garden setting in the world, guided by a local landscape artist.

After-hours (or skip-the-line) access to the Hall of Mirrors, focusing on the floral and artistic motifs of the French court.

Return to Paris for a relaxed evening.

Visit a heritage flower shop like Désirée Fleurs to create the classic 'Madeline Bouquets' using seasonal French blooms and hand-tied ribbons.

A sunset voyage on a private boat. A dedicated onboard artist helps your family sketch the 37 bridges of Paris as you sail beneath them.

The Atelier Presentation: Your completed illustrations, scent bottles, and hats are presented in curated, high-end packaging. A final multi-course dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant with a view of the 'gold-domed' Invalides.

Final croissant-tasting at a legendary boulangerie and a final walk through the Tuileries.

Private executive transfer to CDG for your return flight.